The module covers the foundational knowledge of the sound pattern of human language. Major topics include how speech sounds are made and transmitted, and how they pattern, drawing data primarily from English and other familiar languages. Students will learn the conceptual tools and technical skills in the analysis of speech data.

Module Examinable :

-

Exam Date :

No Exam Date.

Modular Credits :

5

Pre-requisite :

Must be registered as a Graduate student in the university or with the approval of the Department.

Preclusion :

Nil

Module Workload (A-B-C-D-E)* :

0-3-0-3-4

Remarks :

Nil

*

A: no. of lecture hours per week
B: no. of tutorial hours per week
C: no. of laboratory hours per week
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week